The Lord is the living stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him; set yourselves close to him so that you too, the holy priesthood that offers the spiritual sacrifices which Jesus Christ has made acceptable to God, may be living stones making a spiritual house.

O God, who for the glory of your majesty and the salvation of the human race

made your Only-Begotten Son the Eternal High Priest,

grant that, through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit,

those whom he has chosen as ministers and stewards of his mysteries

may be found faithful in carrying out the ministry they have received.

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Benedicámus Dómino.

– Deo grátias.

Let us praise the Lord.

– Thanks be to God.

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